Archive for February, 2010

What you ingest in your muscle building plan will not only assist you in developing your muscles but will also affect your mental well being.

The more cholesterol that a bodybuilder consumes, the better the muscle gain is – proven by a study conducted by Texas A&M University. The researchers of the study believe that the cholesterol from eggs aids muscle repair so that every resting period between workouts enables the muscles recover faster and grow stronger quicker. Specifically it is the yellow part of the egg, having high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (good cholesterol) that will assist you in your muscle building endeavors.

Hummus is high in protein and fibre, it provides a slow sustained release of energy into your blood stream and muscles helping you avoid blood sugar fluctuations. Snacking regularly on hummus topped rice cakes will give you a balanced mood and the determination to stick to your fitness plan.

Whilst oranges are well known for their vitamin properties, they also contain inositol. Inositol regulates and maintains the body’s insulin levels which will result in fewer mood swings and promotes a feeling of well being and peace. This fruit will also reduce blood cholesterol and breakdown the useless fats in your body which will assist in the development of your muscles.

Cauliflower is high in Vitamin C, which will give you a feeling of well being and feeds your muscles with energy boosting iron, be careful not to overcook all of the goodness out of your cauliflower or you will lose all of that muscle building goodness. Steam for a maximum of five minutes.

Butter beans contain dopamine which will give you a feeling of motivation and pleasure. Blend with a spoonful of mild mustard and some olive oil for a tasty dip.

Butternut squash is very high in zinc which promotes the healthy growth of nerve cells and fights depression. A great energy booster that is very tasty and easy to prepare. Peel, chop and roast just like a potato.

The liquorice root contains glycyrrhizin, often referred to as a natural steroid because it helps the body deal with stress. A bag of liquorice sweets can do wonders for your energy levels. Motivational sweets, what more could you ask for!

All of this doesn’t mean that sitting around scoffing liquorice and cauliflower omelets all day will give you huge muscles, the key is to maximize these feel good food tips with your muscle training.

Bernice Eker

V12 Turbo is manufactured by US sports supplement company SAN Nutrition. SAN Nutrition was formed in 1996. SAN V12 Turbo is a very popular cell volumising, multi ingredient muscle building compound. Used for muscle building, increasing strength and improving muscle recovery times between workouts. The Supplement contains 5 proven ingredients backed by scientific research.

SAN V12 Tubro contains 4 grams of Tri Creatine Malate, which is made from 3 creatine molecules attached to 1 molecule of malic acid. Tri Creatine malate is more water soluble than standard creatine monohydrate. It may therefore offer greater bioavailability than regular creatine. Creatine is useful to the bodybuilder as it it increases the short bursts of power needed to lift weights. It assists with muscle building as it aids recovery between sets by replenishing ATP stores (muscle energy) quicker.

The second active ingredient in SAN V12 Turbo is 2 grams of Betaine-Glycocyamine, This ingredient is a blend of betaine anhydrous and glycocyamine. Betaine Anhydrous is a vitamin derived from choline. Betaine is essential for the maintenance of intestinal function and cell production. It may also promote lean mass and increase appetite. Glycocyamine is a precursor to creatine, essentially Glycocyamine converts to creatine in the body, the benefit of this is glycocyamine has a high oral bioavailability and is efficiently converted into creatine. This would then offer the same benefits of creatine but benefit “non responders” of traditional creatine. Taking Glycocyamine with Betaine is considered to be safer than taking Glycocyamine alone.

SAN V12 also contains 2 grams of Micronised Taurine, Taurine is an organic acid and a potent antioxidant found in tissues of animals and in plants. Taurine can expand your muscle cells by helping the cell hold water, this is positive for the bodybuilder as the muscles will look fuller and increased hydration can aid protein synthesis. The fact the taurine is micronised means that the actual taurine particles are smaller, meaning a greater surface area, as such the body will absorb the taurine faster, more efficently and the taurine will mixes more easily in water.

The fourth active ingredient is 1.5 grams of Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate. This ingredient is formed by combining 2 arginine (an amino acid) molecules with 1 molecule of Alpha-Ketoglutarate. Arginine is important in cell division, wound healing, removing ammonia from the body, immune function and the release of hormones. Arginine is the immediate pre cursor of Nitric Oxide and is necessary for the synthesis of creatine. As a precursor of Nitric Oxide it is used to increase blood flow to the muscle. Arginine also increases the production of growth hormone. Alpha-Ketoglutarate is an important biological compound , one of its functions is to combine with ammonia to form glutamine, useful for muscle recovery.

The Final Active ingredient in SAN V12 Turbo is NAG (N-Acetyl-L-Glutamine) which is an acetylated version of glutamine, NAG is more stable in water than normal glutamine and therefore may offer better absorption. Glutamine plays a role muscle cell volume, glycogen storage, growth hormone and supports the body’s immune system.

SAN V12 is a useful supplement, and is generally well tolerated but based on the ingredients users should be aware of the potential side effects. These are (please note there may be others not listed) Diarrhea, Stomach Upset, nausea, bloating, headaches, water retention, body odour.

Russell Davies
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/overview-of-san-v12-turbo-131708.html

For years upon years skinny guys sick of their body image have tried to change this by going from skinny to muscle man as quickly as they can to be stronger, look better and feel better about themselves and their health too.

This is something the bodybuilding industry is keenly aware of and as such they have been selling bogus products and misleading information to the skinny guys wanting more muscle mass by not giving them the information they need for their particular body type!

Here are three myths you might have come across and the truth behind them so you can be informed when you start your journey to go from skinny to muscle bound.

1. You have to work harder!

It seems to make sense doesn’t it? You are skinny and under muscled so you have to work harder and workout more to pack on the pounds and get ripped. This however is either completely WRONG or it is something that has been heavily misinterpreted.

You do not need to hit the gym every day for hours on end. This will not help you at all because you will never give your body time to rest and repair the muscles that have been stressed which is what makes it grow. Also there is no point in lifting the same weight over and over and over again, more reps does not mean more muscle at all; more intensity is what you need.

Instead of lifting more times lift heavier weights, this stresses the muscles more which is what you need and you will only need to spend a fraction of the time before you stress it enough for a single session. A good intense gym session can last for 30-45 minutes if done right and produce excellent results.

2. Skinny guys lose their muscle quickly

While it is true that skinny guys can lose muscle mass quickly if you do not continue exercising this is only if you revert back to your old ways of doing things just as a bigger guy with a slower metabolism will turn to fat if he does not keep up with exercise and a good diet.

IF skinny guys gain muscle you can keep this new physique with exercise and a diet that suits your metabolism but you do not need to take lots of supplements or continue to sweat it out every day again for hours to just stay in shape. Am lifestyle change can give you the body you want with some initial hard work then upkeep.

3. You need to eat more food

This is actually true but needs a little clarity. You need to eat more of the right kinds of food!

Your body will require more calories that it did previously to give you muscles the energy and nutrients needed to repair and grow from skinny to muscle. You need to eat the right sorts of foods though to get this effect which should be foods high in calories but low in volume so you do not feel bloated.

Try eating avocado, tuna and salmon in olive oil, pasta, rice and so on.

To really turn your skinny body into slabs of lean ripped muscle though you need a plan for all of this written by a former skinny guy who beat his genetics and become a champion bodybuilder FOR the skinny guy. Click below to find out more truths to skinny to muscle information.

http://Skinny-Muscles.1001-solutions.info

James Mclain
http://www.articlesbase.com/bodybuilding-articles/skinny-to-muscle-3-myths-disproved-748442.html

I have recently been trying to gain muscle in my arms and legs. I have always had a lifting regimen, but lately I have been lifting more weight and more reps as well as eating more protein. There isn’t really any affect – no weight gain of any kind or change in body shape. I am very tone and slim (4′11, 95 lbs, no noticable fatty deposits), but my arms and legs still look like sticks. The strange thing is, I am actually strong – can bench 140lbs, black belt in wushu (chinese martial art form), can do 160 lb leg press. What is going on with me?
I guess I should indicate, I am a 25 y/o, married, one child, hispanid/caucasian mix.

Not sure what your lifting regimen consists of but 3 sets of 8-12 reps with 1 minute between sets should be good. I’m not sure how you are feeling after your last set but you should just barely be finishing it. If you are trying to pack on muscle make sure you are getting 1 gram of protein for every pound you weigh. Hopefully you are doing at least two exercises from each muscle group Arms, Legs, Back, Chest & Ab with a day of rest in between exercise bouts.
If you are surprised you aren’t turning into a hulk it is because women lack the amount testosterone men have. Are you trying for size or definition or both? Also how much cardio are you doing? If you do too much you burn off muscle.

Basically am upping my game , and i want to increase my training so what supplements and training methods would you suggest ?

The site I’am going to buy from is "http://www.supplementcentre.com/" which products should i buy?

Also i know the basics like Protein will increase muscle growth etc ,etc and I guess ill have to Overload because im 5,8 – 5,10 skinny , hard to put weight on.

what you need is a small amount of muscle mass in your legs, which doesnt need supplements. you also need moderate muscle endurance, which you can only train for. (doing light weights for many times). BUT, when it comes down to it, downhilling is really only skill, not body. so go out there and get training!